. Instead of exchanging gifts with one another during the Christmas season, students chose to donate items to local charities. A representative from each charity came to speak to the students about the function and importance of their organization and thanked the students for their generous donations.Students at Lehman-Jackson Elementary School in the Lake-Lehman School District recently made donations to local charities.
Fourth-grade teachers Donna Richards, Jackie Pavlick and Justin Feinauer organized a charity event for the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. The Ronald McDonald House provides toys and necessities to families.
Fifth-grade teachers Jennifer Welby and Kristin Gannon organized a charity event for Shoemaker HUB of West Wyoming. Shoemaker Hub provides furniture, household supplies, and school supplies to local families in need.
Sixth-grade teachers Vanessa Parry, Shelene James and Mike Adamshick organized a charity event for Back Mountain Food Pantry, which distributed food to families in need.